Stalker 2’s much-anticipated 1.2 patch is right here, and it continues the place the previous few 1.1 updates left off–and then some. In response to its announcement on Steam, Stalker’s 1.2 patch has greater than 1,700 particular person fixes and enhancements, together with numerous bug fixes, NPC behavioral adjustments, revamped visuals, and extra.
There are really too many adjustments to go over right here intimately, however a number of the main ones embody an overhaul to NPC capturing accuracy, with diminished wall penetration and higher shot randomization. The replace additionally revamps how the sport’s stealth works, offers some enemies (just like the Controller) new skills, and improves NPC conduct total. It improves efficiency throughout sure sequences, and fixes dozens of main and minor points that would have an effect on important story and facet quests. Greater than 450 enhancements have been made to the sport’s map and degree design, together with a number of sections the place the participant might get caught, similar to X-17 Lab.
Stalker 2 was usually praised for its ambiance and distinctive presentation when it first launched final 12 months. Nonetheless, many gamers and critics famous its many bugs. In GameSpot’s Stalker 2 overview, critic Richard Wakeling listed its “torrent of technical issues,” however mentioned that it is “troublesome to to not fall below its engaging spell.” With the introduction of this most up-to-date patch and its predecessors, hopefully most of these bugs are a factor of the previous. Stalker 2 can be obtainable on Xbox Collection X|S.